Clinical Psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Hindley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Hindley is looking for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Wigan Memory Assessment Team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality psychology services and collaborate with healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage mental health issues related to dementia. Competitive benefits and supportive team environment offered.

Benefits

Free Parking

Pay Enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical psychology and neuropsychological assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver high-quality psychology services to adults.
• Conduct face-to-face neuropsychological assessments.
• Collaborate with team members to support dementia diagnoses.

Job description

We have an exciting development role for a Clinical Psychologist within Wigan Memory Assessment Team. You will join a great team of professionals including nurses, OT's, Consultant Psychiatrists and other psychologists to support in the early diagnosis of Dementia for people living in the Wigan area. The post holder will be responsible for the promotion and delivery of high-quality psychology services to adults of any age requiring investigation and management of organic mental health problems (predominantly mild cognitive impairment and dementias) through the Wigan Memory Service. This to be achieved directly, by face-to-face neuropsychological assessment and clinical work with patients and indirectly by collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

• Free Parking
• Pay Enhancements - 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72 % additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts